Crossword-Solution: CXLIV 5 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 17

CXLIV When Rollant sees those misbegotten men, Who are more black than ink is on the pen With no part white, only their teeth except, Then says that count: "I know now very well That here to die we're bound, as I can tell.

CXLIV Thus conquered Godfrey, and as yet the sun Dived not in silver waves his golden wain, But daylight served him to the fortress won With his victorious host to turn again, His bloody coat he put not off, but run To the high temple with his noble train, And there hung up his arms, and there he bows His knees, there prayed, and there performed his vows.

CXLIV They hence, by strange and solitary way, Rove, as the beldam does her will betoken, Nor climbing, nor descending hill, survey Each other's face, nor any word is spoken.

Thus peace and concord they at home restore, And love each other dearly evermore." CXLIV So said the mariner, and some brief fit Of laughter in Montalban's master stirred; And made his visage burn, as if 'twas lit With fire, when of Anselmo's shame he heard.

CXLIII Asked how a man should best grieve his enemy, Epictetus replied, “By setting himself to live the noblest life himself.” CXLIV I am free, I am a friend of God, ready to render Him willing obedience.